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| 1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 51% | 7 | Word to describe the phase of the moon when it appears more than a quarter moon but less than a full moon | |
| 3 | 44% | 9 | New, first quarter, full, or last quarter | |
Like The Moon In Last Quarter Crossword Clue
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WANING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WANING
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "WANING" which means:
- adjective
- • (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases noun
- • A gradual decrease in magnitude or extent verb
- • To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- • Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- • Said of the moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- • Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- • To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
- • To cause to decrease.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The waning moon cast a dim light over the night sky."
- • "His interest in the subject was waning as he grew older."
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| The Guardian Quick07 Mar 2007 | Down 4 | |
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